Nexford University enables greater social and economic mobility across the world by providing learners with access to high quality, affordable, dynamic education that prepares them for the global workplace. We offer a next-generation learning experience that will positively impact millions of lives around the world.
NXU aims to demonstrate a more effective way of aligning credentials to the workforce--one that is far better positioned to give any learner, regardless of starting point, an educational foundation for lifelong success. We do this through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics and the development of models and tools that enable personalization and impact at scale.
We are a cross-disciplinary team of relentlessly optimistic, ambitiously creative, solution-oriented problem solvers who collaborate to uncover and develop new scalable ways to enable our internal and external partners to consistently drive learner impact using the latest technologies and innovative practices available.
Nexford University is an American university licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission in Washington DC.
NXU aims to demonstrate a more effective way of aligning credentials to the workforce--one that is far better positioned to give any learner, regardless of starting point, an educational foundation for lifelong success. We do this through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics and the development of models and tools that enable personalization and impact at scale.
We are a cross-disciplinary team of relentlessly optimistic, ambitiously creative, solution-oriented problem solvers who collaborate to uncover and develop new scalable ways to enable our internal and external partners to consistently drive learner impact using the latest technologies and innovative practices available.
Nexford University is an American university licensed by the Higher Education Licensure Commission in Washington DC.
Location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Employees: 51-200
Phone: +1 202-280-2049
Total raised: $18.8M
Founded date: 2017
Investors 3
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Future Afr... | future.afr... |
| - | Doha TechA... | dta.qa |
| 15.02.2023 | Learn Capi... | learn.vc |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 15.09.2022 | - | $8M | - |
| 10.06.2021 | Series A | $10.8M | - |
Mentions in press and media 11
| Date | Title | Description |
| 04.03.2026 | Four startups secure prizes and support | Constructor University in Bremen, Germany, runs the Constructor Start Program, an eight-week, equity-free hybrid accelerator for early-stage startups in AI, Software+, deeptech and edtech. Two Swiss start-ups have won the Constructor Start... |
| 08.02.2025 | Bridging Continents: The XTransfer and Ecobank Partnership for African SMEs | In a world where borders blur and trade flourishes, a new partnership emerges. XTransfer, a titan in cross-border payment solutions, has joined forces with Ecobank Group, a pan-African financial powerhouse. This collaboration aims to empowe... |
| 06.02.2025 | 40 per cent of our graduates have already studied AI – Nexford CEO, Fadl Al Tarzi | We're integrating AI into all our programs - Fadl Al Tarzi 1200 students graduate; 7 Nigerians bag special awards Nexford University (NXU), a next-generation online university based in Washington DC, America said almost 40 per cent of gradu... |
| 31.01.2025 | Nexford is integrating AI into all its programs – CEO, Fadl AI Tarzi | …Almost 40 percent of our graduates have already studied AI …1200 students graduate; 7 Nigerians bag special awards …solve problems, prioritize skills, Ezekwesili tells graduates …bring change, influence better society – Peter Obi urges you... |
| 14.08.2023 | New Businesses and Student Entrepreneurs through Startup Funding and University Support | Fueling Success: Startup Funding and University Initiatives Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 14, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- In today's dynamic business landscape, launching a new enterprise demands ded... |
| 14.08.2023 | The Growing Importance of Studying FinTech and Blockchain | Rapid Growth in FinTech and Blockchain Industries Drives Demand for Skilled Professionals LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 14, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- The FinTech and Blockchain industries are currently experiencing a remarkable surge i... |
| 11.09.2022 | Обзор технологических стартапов в образовании за последнюю неделю | Соучредители Docquity Амит Витал (Директор по росту), Индранил Ройчоудхури (Генеральный директор), Абхишек Кабам (Организационный директор) 1 комментарий 43 просмотров Что стало известно об инвестировании в стартапы EdTech за прошедшую неде... |
| 08.09.2022 | Online university Nexford will use $8M to plug affordability and relevance gaps in education | U.S.-based online university platform Nexford University has raised $8 million in a Series A round co-led by New Markets Venture Partners and Learn Capital, two prominent edtech venture capital firms in the U.S. that have invested in Pathst... |
| 14.06.2021 | Money Moves: With a $10M raise, NoMa’s Full Measure Education has huge plans for expansion | Money Moves is a column where we chart the funding raises of tech companies across the region. Have a tip? Email us at dc@technical.ly. There’s been many a money news alert in the DMV over the past few weeks, and we can hardly catch our bre... |
| 10.06.2021 | Nexford University lands $10.8M pre-Series A to scale its flexible remote learning platform | Two profound problems face the higher education sector globally — affordability and relevance. Whether you live in Africa, Europe, or the U.S., a major reason why people don’t go to university or college or even drop out because they cannot... |
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